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Late federal waiver cut puts $3 million Williamsport HVAC payment at risk, WCPS officials say
Summary
Washington County Public Schools staff told the board a U.S. Department of Education memo ended late-liquidation authority for COVID relief grants, jeopardizing about $3.34 million in encumbered funds — including $3 million budgeted for final Williamsport High School HVAC work.
Washington County Public Schools officials told the board on May 20 that a federal memo ending "late liquidation" for COVID-relief grants threatens $3.34 million in encumbrances, including about $3 million earmarked to finish a Williamsport High School HVAC replacement.
Superintendent Dr. Sabine introduced the budget work session and turned fiscal questions to Chief Operating Officer Mr. Prue, who informed the board that, per a Saturday letter from Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Wright accompanied by a U.S. Department of Education memo, "all late liquidation for any of the COVID relief grants ceased on Friday afternoon last week." Mr. Prue said the district had expected to use late-liquidation…
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